The Pakistan football team FIFA ranking is the number every fan checks first. As of the latest update on 8 October 2026, Pakistan sits 197th in the world — up one place. This page tracks the ranking’s history, what moves it, and where Pakistan stands in Asia.
Quick answer: Pakistan is ranked 197th in the FIFA men’s world rankings (8 October 2026). The all-time high is 141st (February 1994); the low is 205th (June 2019). Regional rivals sit far higher: Myanmar 158th, Maldives 172nd, Nepal 176th, Bhutan 186th.
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The Ranking Now
The 8 October 2026 update put Pakistan at 197th of 211 ranked nations, a one-place rise. World champions Spain top the table, followed by Argentina, France, England and Portugal. For Pakistan, the modest climb matters: it arrested the slide that followed the March 2026 home defeat to Myanmar, which had dragged the Shaheens down to 203rd — uncomfortably close to the all-time low.
Ranking History
Pakistan’s ranking tells the story of the federation’s fortunes. The high-water mark of 141st (February 1994) belongs to an era when Pakistan was a competitive Asian side. The long decline bottomed out at 205th in June 2019, after successive defeats to Cambodia amid administrative paralysis. The 2023 win over Cambodia sparked a recovery — from 201st in July 2023 to 197th that September, then 193rd — before the 2026 Asian Cup qualifying struggles pushed the team back toward 200. Each ranking point is hard-earned: FIFA’s system weights competitive qualifiers heavily, so Pakistan’s rare competitive fixtures carry outsized importance.
Pakistan in Asia
The regional comparison is sobering. Within South Asia and its neighbours, Pakistan trails Myanmar (158th), Maldives (172nd), Nepal (176th) and Bhutan (186th) — countries with far smaller populations and economies. Closing that gap is the explicit target of the Solano era: the coach has said his first demand is that opponents stop treating Pakistan as “three points in the pocket”. The squad tasked with the climb: Pakistan national team players.
FAQs
What is Pakistan’s FIFA ranking in October 2026?
197th in the world, up one place in the rankings published 8 October 2026.
What is Pakistan’s highest ever FIFA ranking?
141st, achieved in February 1994.
What is Pakistan’s lowest ever FIFA ranking?
205th, in June 2019 — recorded after defeats to Cambodia during a period of administrative turmoil.
How does FIFA calculate the ranking?
On a points system weighting match results by importance (friendlies count least, World Cup matches most), opponent strength and regional factors. Pakistan’s few competitive games each year make every qualifier critical.
